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Consent to Let Property - Only Allowing Interest Only!

Hi, 

I have had a consent to let mortgage with Santander the last few years.  It is coming to expiry in sept 22.  I rang today regarding rates and have been advised that due to affordability i can only continue how i am which is part Interest only and part repayment.  The monthly payment is £300 a month.  I also pay an overpayment of £200 as wanted to pay £500 a month. 

The term left is 10 years and i asked could i convert it all to repayment and pay over 15 years but they said no.  Any advice welcome. 

LTV is not much.  Mortgage £80k, valuation £100k. 


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  • sammyjammy
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    Just carry on over paying as much as you are allowed to (usually 10% of the balance) and treat it like a repayment.
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